Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Low Cost Auto Insurance

Auto insurance is necessary for a car owner. But car insurance forms a larger part of your bills most of the time. A lot of times you will be paying for something that you never encounter as a driver, or owner. A little care and awareness can save a lot of money that you pay as insurance premium for your automobiles. Below are some tips that will help you save money on auto insurance while having adequate coverage

Choose the same insurer for all your vehicles and home

If you own more than one vehicle, insure all of them with the same insurer. Most companies give discounts to multi-car owners. If you have home insurance also you can choose the same insurer of that also. Even though the individual rates may seem more the total insurance expense for you will come down if you choose the same insurer.

Look for insurance rates before you buy the vehicle

When you are looking for a new vehicle, before choosing a particular model, it is a good idea to consult your insurance company agent to see how much it will cost for premium for each of those models. Sometimes the insurance rates depend on the cost of the car and other factors like the accident or theft rate for that particular model. If you consult an agent before purchase you could choose a car that suits your needs and at the same time get you discounts in insurance prices.

Always Be Covered

Take care that your insurance policy never lapses. Once the policy expires it is difficult or expensive to renew it. Many companies consider the people who let their policy lapse as high risk customers and start charging extra premium for them.

Have more deductibles

Deductible is the amount that you agree to pay out of your pocket for damages. The more deductibles you agree to pay the less will be your premium. Look for the coverage where the deductible applies. Make sure that the deductible that you agree to pay is within your affordable range.

Take necessary coverage only

Before you agree for the policy, review the coverage that are added. Depending on your state, belongings and preferences, your coverage may be different from others. Ensure that you fully understand the implications of not having a particular coverage, and also the monetary implications of adding some coverage. For example, if your car is old, there will be less benefit taking theft coverage or high damage coverage. Decide judiciously to have enough coverage and at the same time save some on the premiums.

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